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Penn State Football Career Rushing Yards Leaders
Kaytron Allen holds Penn State's career rushing yards record with 4,180 yards (2022–2025). Evan Royster (3,932) and Saquon Barkley (3,843) round out the top three. 6 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Kaytron Allen (2022–2025), No. 1 on the list.
Penn State Nittany LionsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Rushing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaytron Allen | 2022–2025 | 4,180 |
| 2 | Evan Royster | 2007–2010 | 3,932 |
| 3 | Saquon Barkley | 2015–2017 | 3,843 |
| 4 | Nicholas Singleton | 2022–2025 | 3,461 |
| 5 | Curt Warner | 1979–1982 | 3,398 |
| 6 | Tony Hunt | 2003–2006 | 3,320 |
| 7 | Blair Thomas | 1985–1989 | 3,301 |
| 8 | Curtis Enis | 1995–1997 | 3,256 |
| 9 | D.J. Dozier | 1983–1986 | 3,227 |
| 10 | Larry Johnson | 1999–2002 | 2,953 |
| 11 | Lydell Mitchell | 1969–1971 | 2,934 |
| 12 | Ki-Jana Carter | 1992–1994 | 2,829 |
| 13 | Matt Suhey | 1976–1979 | 2,818 |
| 14 | John Cappelletti | 1972–1973 | 2,639 |
| 15 | Eric McCoo | 1998–2001 | 2,518 |
| 16 | Lenny Moore | 1953–1955 | 2,380 |
| 17 | Charlie Pittman | 1967–1969 | 2,236 |
| 18 | Zach Zwinak | 2011–2014 | 2,108 |
| 19 | Booker Moore | 1977–1980 | 2,072 |
| 20 | Jon Williams | 1980–1983 | 2,042 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Penn State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.